November 12, 2025 – High-energy and a sense of celebration filled the Meyer Amphitheatre on November 8 for the Palm Beach County Heart Walk. This year’s event raised more than $1.1 million for the American Heart Association and saw nearly 8,000 attendees. Participants walked along the Intracoastal and enjoyed health-focused activations, including a bike-powered blender for smoothies and Hands-Only CPR demonstrations.
Funds raised through the Heart Walk help the American Heart Association support lifesaving heart and brain research, as well as make local community impact work possible. Donations can still be accepted at PalmBeachHeartWalk.org through December 31, 2025.
Area residents including heart disease survivors, stroke survivors and company teams attended the walk.
Heart Walk Chair Ken West, CEO of HCA Florida JFK Hospital, presented this year’s Lifesaver Award to Brett Maynard, an area resident who, in January, saved a life with the CPR skills he had learned just one day before. Palm Beach State College sponsored the Lifesaver Award.
The Top Fundraising Individual Award went to Marilyn Spunar of TBC Corporation, and the Top Company Award went to TBC Corporation for raising more than $190,000 for the American Heart Association.
Top event sponsors included: HCA Florida Healthcare, Palm Beach Health Network, Florida Power & Light Company, HCA Florida Healthcare supported by HCA Healthcare Foundation, Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches, Palm Beach State College, and TBC Corporation. Media sponsors were X102.3, Sunny 107.9, Florida Weekly and WPTV, with WPTV’s Ashley Glass leading the opening ceremonies as emcee.
Funds raised for the Palm Beach County Heart Walk support the lifesaving mission of the American Heart Association. Learn more at PalmBeachHeartWalk.org.
The American Heart Association Palm Beach County serves the residents of Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie counties. Staff members, volunteers, and donors assist the organization in guiding efforts to reduce the incidences of heart disease and stroke, the first and fifth leading killers, respectively, of American men and women.
About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, Instagram and X.
